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International students may travel anywhere in
the United States. Students who are planning
to travel outside the U.S. should ensure an
advisor has signed the second page of their
I-20. International Programs advises international
students to carry their I-20 and passport when
traveling outside of Washington state.
TRANSPORTAT I ON
King County Metro provides bus service.
There is a 24-hour information line for bus
fares, scheduled times and routes. The Metro
information number is (206) 553-3000 and
the King County Trip Planner website is at
tripplanner.kingcounty.gov.
Students must have a valid driver’s license to
drive in the United States. Each state issues its
own driver’s license. An international driver’s
license is valid for a limited time.
Driver’s license examining offices
Kent: 25410 74th Ave.
(253) 872-2782
Federal Way: 1414 S 324th St., Suite 105,
(253) 931-3934
Automobile insurance is required in Washington.
Students must carry proof of insurance when they
drive. Those who are stopped by the police might
receive a ticket and a fine of up to $500 if they
cannot prove they have auto insurance.
Advice for driving in the U.S.
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Lock your car and keep valuables out of sight
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Observe posted speed limits
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Report all accidents to the police; failure
to do so is a crime
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Always wear a seat belt. It’s a Washington state
law and can protect you from serious injury
in the unfortunate event of an accident!
Airport shuttles are listed in the yellow pages of
the phone book under “airport transportation.”
Be sure to make a reservation in advance. Door-
to-door shuttle services include:
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Emerald City Airport Shuttle (206) 622-3400
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Shuttle Express (425) 981-7000
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Express U.S. Shuttle Service (800) 357-1577
F O R I N T E R N AT I ON A L S T U D E N T S
